PECO completed the installation of the new gas mains in Jenkintown Borough on the Acceleration Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) project.

PECO’s subcontractor Kehoe Construction, Inc., will return on Monday, April 12th at 7:00 AM to begin the final paving of the affected roads (Runnymede Avenue, Cheltena Avenue and Walnut Street)

Monday, April 12th, Runnymede Avenue (Myrtle to Cloverly) will be closed to through traffic so the roadway can be paved safely. The rest of the week, notifications will be made of the other affected roads that will be closed to through traffic so they too can be safely paved.

The subcontractor has informed all residents affected by this project and will post “NO PARKING” signs as scheduled.

Residents will continue to have access to their driveways but there will be limited access to driveways during paving process. If you do not reside on this road please take another route during these times to avoid disruption of your travels.

All affected roads will be paved from curb to curb the entire length except for Walnut Street which is a State Road. The paving restoration and final paving costs are considered part of this project and are covered by PECO.

If you have any further questions about this project please contact Kehoe Construction at 610-279-0126opens phone dialer or Jenkintown Borough Hall at 215-885-0700.  If you have an emergency dial 911.

Starting today, pre-registration for the COVID-19 vaccine is now available for people who qualify for Phase 1B.

Pre-registration can be accessed by visiting www.montcopa.org/COVID-19vaccine and clicking on the “COVID-19 Vaccine Registration” button or by calling the COVID-19 hotline at (833) 875-3967.

People in the following Phase 1B categories will be prioritized for appointments per the Pennsylvania Department of Health order:

• Law enforcement, which includes police, sheriffs and deputies, constables, corrections officers and staff, as well as probation and parole staff.
• Firefighters, including career and volunteer firefighters.
• Grocery Store workers, including all workers in supermarkets and grocery stores.
• Food and Agriculture workers, including all food processing company employees, including meat, poultry, and dairy processing, fresh fruit and vegetable packing operations, food manufacturing, farmworkers, farm operators, and farm managers, including at agriculture operations.
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Below is important information from the Borough regarding the Public Meeting Schedule, Administration & Police Department Clerical hours, as well as the Special Collections Schedule for the month of April:

APRIL PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE

At this time, the Borough will continue to livestream all scheduled public meetings including committee and Borough Council meetings on the Borough’s Facebook page for the safety and welfare of all participants. Beginning in April 2021, the Borough will begin to transition the livestreaming of all public meetings to the YouTube platform in lieu of the current Facebook application. Additional announcements on this platform migration will follow. A meeting schedule for the April 2021 meetings and a link to the websites meeting minutes/agendas has been provided below for your reference.

The public will be able to submit comments beforehand to the Borough Manager at glocke@jenkintownboro.comcreate new email. Please include your name and address in the comment. Comments submitted to glocke@jenkintownboro.comcreate new email prior to 4:30 PM the night of the meeting will be read during the public meeting. The Public will also have the opportunity to ask questions/ comment live only during the Public Comment portion of the meeting on the Borough Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jenkintownboro.If you are or would like to become a party to the public hearing, email that request for the ZOOM invite to George Locke at glocke@jenkintownboro.comcreate new email.

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE April 2021 Meeting Agendas & Minutes

(All regularly scheduled meetings are to begin at 7:00 PM unless noted otherwise)
Wednesday 7^th | Environmental Action Committee
Wednesday 14^th | Public Safety and Public Works Committees
Tuesday 20^th | Design Review Board 6:00 PM followed by Planning Commission
Wednesday 21^st | Administration & Finance and Building, Zoning & Revitalization Committees
Thursday 22^nd | Zoning Hearing Board Case No. 391 – 93, 95, 97, 99 York Road; 409 Wyncote Road; 322 Washington Lane 
Wednesday 28^th | Borough Council Meeting and continuation of “Conditional Use Hearing” 821 Homestead Road

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PECO has just notified the Borough that West Avenue between York Road and Leedom Street will be closed today, Thursday, April 01, 2021 to all through traffic until 5:00 PM. The road closure is to allow PECO to complete a repair for underground electric issues on the 700 block of West Avenue. The road closure will take place to ensure the safety for both the General Public as well as the workers.

Peco has notified all customers who service has been interrupted during these times. Please make plans to take an alternate route during the time listed above to avoid further disruption to your travels. Residents residing on the 700 block of West Avenue will have complete access to their properties. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these necessary repairs are made.

Should residents have any questions regarding the closure, please contact Peco at 1-800-494-4000. If there is an emergency, please call 911.

The Borough has been informed by the Summit House Developer that Charlestown Paving & Excavating will be closing Summit Avenue, between Cedar Street & Willow Street, to thru traffic today Tuesday, March 23rd from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM to allow for the milling operation of the 600 block of Summit Avenue. During the milling operation residents will have access to their driveways with periodic disruption.

Paving of Summit Avenue between Cedar Street & Willow Street is scheduled to begin Thursday, March 25th, beginning at 7:00AM. Residents will not have continuous access to their driveways during the paving operation and will not be able to access their driveway until the paving has cooled for traffic.

Please make plans to take an alternate route to avoid further disruption to your travels. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these necessary improvements are made.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to get in contact with the Borough at (215) 885-0700.